How to Join and What to Expect

Select the Join Here button above. 

Select Member Type: Choose your applicable membership tier (e.g., Individual, Family, etc.).

Acknowledge Agreements: Review and agree to the organization's Privacy Agreement and liability/joining rules.

Enter Contact Information: Fill out your name, address, phone number, and mandatory fields marked with a red dot.

Enter Emergency Contact Information:  name, phone -someone not regularly attending your outings.


Answer Club Questions: Provide answers to club-specific questions (such as interests, spoken languages, or skill levels) if prompted.

Add Group Members: If you selected a family membership, you add secondary members to your account at this stage or later, once a member.

Create Account Credentials: Create your personal username and password for future log-ins.

 

Review Summary: Verify all your entered information on the summary screen.

Submit Payment: Complete your purchase preferably by e-Transfer (follow the instructions provided in the Other Payment Options section), or choose to print an invoice and mail a check. An e-mail will be automatically sent to the membership coordinator for review. Once approved you will receive instructions to pay as outlined on the payment page.

 

If you choose to pay manually, then you can print out the confirmation email you received and mail it with your cheque to the CORE mailing address listed on the payment page or Contact Us page.

CORE does not maintain an office, so allow 2-3 weeks response time if you pay your fees using snail mail.

If you have paid electronically, then the CORE Membership person will respond by email within 4 to 5 day, and some instructions on how to use the CORE website and events calendar.

What Happens After I Join?

The fun part begins!

Once you're a member, you can:

Browse upcoming activities

Find hikes, walks, cycling, skiing, social events and other activities on the CORE calendar.

Choose activities that suit you

Each outing provides information to help you decide whether it is appropriate for your interests and abilities.

Contact the organizer

The event listing provides information about how to contact the organizer. If you're unsure whether an activity is right for you, ask!

Meet the group

Come along, introduce yourself and enjoy the outing.

How New Members Join Events
Start with the event guides

Detailed instructions are available under the Guides dropdown menu for Event Registration and Participating in Events. The points below summarize the basics for choosing, joining, and preparing for an event.

Choose an event

• Review the CORE Event Calendar regularly and decide which events you would like to join. Events are often planned on short notice, so check the calendar frequently. If you selected Calendar Event Notification emails on your membership form, you will receive an alert when a new event is posted.
• Choose events you are confident you can complete. Leaving the group partway through an event can create safety concerns and may require other participants to accompany you back.
• Contact the organizer using the email address listed in the calendar posting, preferably at least 24 hours before the event. Include your phone number so the organizer can reach you if plans change. If you are unsure whether the event is suitable for you, ask the organizer before registering.
  
• The organizer will usually reply by email or phone with the meeting details, including whether the group will meet at a carpool location or directly at the trailhead.
• In most cases, there is room for new members to join an event, and waiting lists are uncommon.

A Few Things to Know

CORE activities are organized by members and volunteers. Please:

• Choose activities appropriate for your abilities and experience.
• Come prepared with appropriate clothing, footwear, food and water.
• Follow the organizer's directions regarding safety and group travel.
• Keep the organizer informed of changes to your plans.
• Be considerate of other participants and the environment.